Faces at the Races | Canadian MX Nationals Round 4 – Gopher Dunes By Billy Rainford It’s time for another fun and sarcastic look at the people who were at Round 4 of the 2023 Canadian Triple Crown Series MX Nationals at Gopher Dunes.
Matt Huggett ‘On the Road’ | 2023 Southwick MX National By Matt Huggett Buckle up, It’s time for another “Roadtrip,” folks. Sand tracks tend to be polarizing, you either love them or hate them. With much of my youth spent riding sand tracks like Baja Acres and Gopher Dunes, I love them. As a photographer they are some of my favorite races to shoot. Every year when the AMA National
Photo Report | Winners from 2023 Gopher Dunes Amateur Open By Billy Rainford Here’s a look at most of the class winners from the Amateur Open on the Saturday before Round 4 of the 2023 Canadian Triple Crown Series MX Nationals at Gopher Dunes. It was a relatively cool and overcast day when the rain held off until the final few 2nd motos of the day. #927 Aaron Hilbing finished
Matt Huggett ‘On the Road’ | 2023 Red Bud MX National Story and Photos by Matt Huggett The first weekend in July brings many traditions as both Canada and our rowdy neighbours to the south celebrate their nation’s birthdays. In the Motocross world, one of its greatest traditions celebrated a milestone of its own with the 50th running of the FMF RedBud National. The hillsides were packed, Lot B was
Photo Report | Canadian Amateurs at Red Bud By Billy Rainford I made sure to be at Red Bud on Friday morning to catch all the Moto Combine racing action, but they also ran a full schedule of amateur racing…almost. Unfortunately, there were so many riders there that they had to call it quits after the 2nd Combine moto that went off at 5pm in order to get the track
Faces at the Races | Round 2 – Kamloops By Billy Rainford Let me start out by saying this: race days have gotten so busy that it’s more difficult to get back and forth to the pits to see what everyone’s doing throughout the day. I assume the spectators like it, but me, on the other hand, not so much. Having said that, it’s time to take a look at
Photo Report | Canadian Triple Crown | Round 2 – Kamloops By Billy Rainford It was Round 2 of the 2023 Canadian Triple Crown Series MX Nationals at Whispering Pines near Kamloops, BC on Sunday. After what can only be described as a disappointing first round, we were treated to a great track and conditions for Round 2. This track was rough and tough and exposed riders’ weaknesses and strengths.
Photo Report | 2023 WCAN Day 2 By Billy Rainford Here’s a look at the racing action from Day 2 at the 2023 Western Canadian Amateur National (WCAN) at Whispering Pines in Kamloops, BC. We got lucky with the weather on Friday – there was some overcast and that meant we weren’t racing in 36C heat. It sprinkled a little late in the day but it wasn’t enough to turn
2023 WCAN – Day 1 By Billy Rainford Practice started the day before we got to racing at the 2023 Western Canadian Amateur Nationals (WCAN) at Whispering Pines in Kamloops, BC. I think they set a record for high temperature in the city this afternoon! The van dashboard said it was 36C on the way home this evening! Here’s a look at the winners of the first motos at Day
Photo Report | 2023 Canadian MX Nationals | Round 1 – Edmonton By Billy Rainford Well, I’m going to have to start this first Photo Report of the 2023 Canadian Triple Crown Series MX Nationals with some devastating news – apparently, my mom has made off with my little note pad where I keep all my race notes. I know I have to be very careful with what I leave